hand in glove
working together, often to do something in a dishonest way
The politician had to resign when the newspapers found out he was working hand in glove with the construction companies which built the hospital. sleight of hand hiding of the truth so that you can gain an advantage By some sleight of hand with economic figures, the government has managed to make it look like the economy is improving. lose / make money hand over fist make or lose money very quickly During the hot summer months he sells ice-cream on the beach and makes money hand over fist. count on the fingers of one hand something that happens very rarely or exists in very small numbers You can count the number of times he's offered to buy the coffees on the fingers of one hand. have someone eating out of the palm of your hand / have someone in the palm of your hand have complete control over someone and to be able to make her /him do anything you want She delivered such a great speech, she had us all in the palm of her hand. tip your hand say what you are going to do or what you believe Even though everyone is sure the two stars will be getting married soon, this major Hollywood star film star refused to tip her hand about her wedding plans.
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